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Meeting to consider SB 1471 and SR 122
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing | Watch Live [Read More]
Operation Enduring Freedom News Conference
Outside capitol steps, Capitol building | Watch Live [Read More]
E-news Updates – October 2, 2026
In this Update: Pennsylvanians Said No. The Health Department Finally Listened SB 127 – Holocaust Education Come to the Table Tiny Homes Tour Homeschool Tour of Senate Chamber Historic Capitol Theatre’s 100th Anniversary Veteran Service Officer Meetings Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Senate Passes Measures to Boost Protection of Senior Citizens Legislation to Ban “Nudification” Apps […] [Read More]
Informational meeting – briefing by the Civil Air Patrol and swearing in of members into the CAP Legislative Squadron
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🚧 TRAFFIC UPDATE — ROUTE 997, FRANKLIN COUNTY
PennDOT will shift southbound Route 997 (Anthony Highway) traffic onto the new alignment of the southern roundabout at Orchard Road/Tomstown Road near Waynesboro beginning Monday, October 5.
The shift will allow crews to remove the temporary roadway and complete the final sections of the southern roundabout.
⚠️ What drivers need to know:
• Lane restrictions and flagging will occur during the traffic shift.
• Orchard Road remains closed at Route 997, with a detour using Route 316, Route 16 and Route 997.
• Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.
• Tomstown Road is permanently closed between Route 997 and Washington Township Boulevard.
The $6.24 million project includes two new roundabouts, road widening, ADA curb ramps, drainage and stormwater improvements, and new lighting. Work is expected to be completed by August 22, 2028.
Please use caution and give construction crews room to work safely.
Celebrating 100 Years of the Capitol Theatre!
It was a distinct honor to speak at the Historic Capitol Theatre’s 100th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting and Community Mixer in Chambersburg.
Since 1926, generations of Franklin County families have walked through these doors for movies, performances, music, celebrations, and simply an evening together. Places like the Capitol Theatre become more than brick and mortar, they become part of the memory of a community.
As a historian, I believe we have an obligation not simply to remember our history, but to preserve it and pass it on.
Congratulations to everyone who has helped keep this Franklin County treasure alive for a century. Today, we’re not just celebrating its first 100 years - we’re opening the curtain on its next hundred!
Grateful for my Chambersburg District Office team - a dedicated, hardworking group committed every day to serving the people of the 33rd District. Proud to have them on our team!
Capitol Theatre’s, 100th Anniversary and Ribbon Cutting.
Happy Cyprus Independence Day!
Today we celebrate the people, heritage, and rich history of Cyprus and recognize the many Cypriot Americans who have contributed to communities across our nation.
Χρόνια Πολλά, Κύπρος!
October is Italian American Heritage Month
I’m proud to honor my Italian heritage and especially my grandparents, Giovanna and Elidio, who came to America seeking a better future. Their faith, courage, sacrifice, and hard work helped build the life our family enjoys today.
Italian roots. American dreams. A legacy worth honoring.
October 1, 1979 - After 70 years of American control, the Panama Canal Zone was formally handed over to Panama.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: 🤠 At five years old, I had my first taste of show business—modeling for the “4 Gun Cowboy Set with 8-Way Action!” toy packaging. Apparently, one six-shooter just wasn’t enough. I had to demonstrate all eight ways to draw! 😂 More than half a century later, it’s pretty amazing to still have these original images from a very different America—and a pretty unforgettable piece of my childhood. Who else remembers growing up playing cowboys? #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #1960s #ChildhoodMemories #Cowboys #Americana
